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P558 DBL

1996 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,729 mi
Last recorded209,729 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 DBL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 209,729 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2007 204,628 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 204,628 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 194,521 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 187,479 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 187,479 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 182,170 miles

slight play within nearside steering rack baii joint

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P558 DBL is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P558 DBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P558 DBL registered?

P558 DBL is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P558 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P558 DBL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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